Team eBird is based out of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at the Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary in Ithaca, New York. We are a passionate team that includes birders, software engineers, user interface and design experts, data scientists, and database gurus who are committed to building tools to engage a global community to deliver high quality data for science and conservation. As a nonprofit science and conservation organization with more than 250 staff members and a vibrant department within Cornell University, we offer the resources of a world-class university and the impact of an innovative nonprofit organization supported by more than 150,000 members and donors.
These jobs below work most closely on eBird, Merlin, Birds of the World, Macaulay Library and BirdCast. View all the Cornell Lab of Ornithology openings here.
Current Job Postings
Archival Coordinator
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a creative, mission-driven Archival Coordinator based in the Macaulay Library to focus on growing the size and improving the quality of the archive by engaging with the community of media contributors. The Archival Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will be to engage birders to contribute quality media via eBird and archive collections of historical analog recordings. We are looking for someone with deep expertise in bird identification, avian life history, connections to the global birding community, and a passion for scientific collections. This role will contribute to the Macaulay Library, Merlin, and eBird in multiple ways including project outreach, data curation, data quality, field expeditions and training workshops, and community support.
Database Engineer
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a Database Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of highly available large scale production database infrastructure. The engineer will participate actively in the design and evolution of technical infrastructure and database platforms, including scalable, agile, cloud-based systems. They will actively develop, monitor, and improve the performance and reliability of database systems, and work closely with application developers and other technical staff to optimize database architecture and query design. As a technical liaison, they will support the coordination and integration of application infrastructure to meet strategic objectives. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to deliver new features and functionality to a global user-base of birders and outdoor enthusiasts.
Don’t see a position right for you, yet working at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology with Team eBird is your dream job?
We’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate people who share the values of the organization. We welcome letters of interest and resumes at any time even if you don’t see an open position that aligns with your skills and interests at this time.
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